Facilities Technician - Avison Young

Our Story

About You:You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!About Us:Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too: Avison Young was awarded the prestigious America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022, presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc. We’re proud to be regularly recognized for our team, services and culture and our team members enjoy comprehensive compensation and benefit programs. Through our customized work options, we give our people the flexibility to create a work environment that puts their overall well-being first. After all, we are powered by people.

Overview

Performs skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other physical structures. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs facilities mechanical components and electrical systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies at various commercial buildings. Develops, maintains and secures a spare parts inventory. Recommends purchase of maintenance tools, equipment and supplies as required. Assists Facilities department in developing methods and procedures to improve facility efficiency and work flow. Oversee and review the work of lower-level Property Service Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing physical tasks of simple to moderate complexity, associated with building and grounds maintenance and repairs, to include:
  • Snow / ice removal and surface treatment to assure safe conditions in parking lots and walkways,
  • Oversee landscaping to include grass and shrub cutting, general clean up, weed control.
  • Oversee interior building cleaning, to include restrooms, office areas, pantry’s and cafeterias, hard and carpeted surfaces and removal of trash.

• Responsible for mandatory site (interior / exterior) inspections to assure equipment operation and safety are maintained to include:
  • Parking lots and walking surfaces are free of trip / fall hazards. Exterior lighting is functional, and areas are free from debris. Outside roll off receptacles are being maintained and picked up.
  • Interior areas are free from fall / trip hazards.
  • Restrooms equipment is all functional, cleaning is maintained to standards and supplies are stocked.
  • Pantries and cafeteria equipment are all functional, cleaning is maintained to standards and supplies are stocked.
  • Interior lighting is fully operational.
  • Interior area cleaning is being maintained to standards, floor care, dusting etc.
  • Generate work tickets and alert Facility Manager of any issues in list above.

• Responsible for mandatory site (interior / exterior) regulatory inspections to assure equipment operation and safety are maintained to include:
  • Fire Extinguisher inspections.
  • Emergency exit light inspections.
  • Emergency light inspections.
  • Fuel tank inspections.

• Responsible for performing tasks of basic complexity relating to minor renovations, office furniture relocations, and facility painting in a safe and accurate manner
• Responsible for complex repairs including toilets, sinks, lighting, doors, dry wall etc
• Responsible for basic preventive maintenance and repairs of building mechanical systems i.e.; HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry etc
• Responsible for completing all assigned preventive maintenance work
• Participates in all building functions and emergencies as required
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, state and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for generating, updating and closing work request tickets, and alerting Facilities Manager, for any issues observed during daily building inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Trade school or certifications preferred.
• Five plus years of experience in building facilities or general trades.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and electrically powered equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to move and lift furniture and equipment and work on ladders. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, rotating shifts / days, overtime and travel between various locations.
• Clean, valid Driver’s License
• Able to be on-call during non-working hours on a monthly rotating basis.
• Basic computer literacy
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Workplace Type

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world.  We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. 

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY! 

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving